A Cloud Computing Approach in Which the Service Consists of Infrastructure

question 10

Multiple Choice

A cloud computing approach in which the service consists of infrastructure resources and additional tools that enable application and solution data management solution developers to reach a high level of productivity is called:

• A) Software-as-a-service.
• B) Platform-as-a-service.
• C) Infrastructure-as-a-service.
• D) Tools-as-a-service.

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Definitions:

Least-costly Combination

A perfect combination of resources that lowers the production cost while reaching a target output level.

Profits

Financial gains realized when the revenues from business activities exceed the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the operation.

Profit-maximizing Combination

An optimal mix of inputs or factors of production that results in the highest possible profit for a firm, given the costs and available resources.

Production Costs

Expenses incurred by a business in the process of creating a good or service, including raw materials, labor, and overhead.